Hazel Phillips – Brush with Fame

I MET Hazel Phillips officially at one of the Gold Coast Independent Film Nights at the Art’s Centre…she was a special guest and since then we have become great friends.

Shelley Lynn Dane Garrod, left, with Hazel Phillips.

We have since had afternoon tea at her home to hear her play the piano, polish her Logie, cuddle her pup, and swap scripts to read and review.

Hazel has become a wonderful mentor and supporter of my artwork. She even accompanied me to the Gainsborough Art Awards in 2012, where I was a finalist, and we remain in touch with a view to cups of tea and cake as required.